A88/100
BOWLING GREEN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 53,601 people · Kentucky
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
KY1140038
Violations
4
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2015.
Understanding violation severity
Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions About BOWLING GREEN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES
Is BOWLING GREEN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES water safe to drink?
BOWLING GREEN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES water receives a grade of A (88/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 69 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has BOWLING GREEN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES detected?
69 contaminants were tested in BOWLING GREEN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does BOWLING GREEN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES have any EPA violations?
Yes, BOWLING GREEN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES has 4 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2015. Violation types include Other, MCL. 2 are health-based violations.
How many people does BOWLING GREEN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES serve?
BOWLING GREEN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES serves approximately 53,601 people, Kentucky.
What type of water does BOWLING GREEN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES provide?
BOWLING GREEN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is KY1140038.
How does BOWLING GREEN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES compare to other utilities in Kentucky?
BOWLING GREEN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES scores 88/100 with a grade of A (excellent). This places it among the higher-performing utilities in the state. Visit our Kentucky state page for a full comparison of water systems.